Fennekin

Fennekin official artwork
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Fennekin

Fox Pokémon

FIRE

Eating a twig fills it with energy, and its roomy ears give vent to air hotter than 390 degrees Fahrenheit.

Fennekin is No. 0653 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Fire-type Fox Pokémon. Eating a twig fills it with energy, and its roomy ears give vent to air hotter than 390 degrees Fahrenheit. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.

Fennekin first belongs to Generation Vi. Fennekin does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Special Attack, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Blaze and Magician, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.

Fennekin at a glance

Type
FIRE
Weak to
WATERGROUNDROCK
Best base stat
Special Attack — 62
Abilities
Blaze, Magician (Hidden)
Next evolution
Braixen — Level 16
Height
0.4 m
Weight
9.4 kg
Generation
Generation Vi
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Capture rate
45
Base happiness
70

Base stats

Hp40
Attack45
Defense40
Special Attack62
Special Defense60
Speed60
Total307

Type effectiveness

Damage taken when Fennekin is hit by each type:

Weak to

WATERGROUNDROCK

Resists

FIRE½×GRASS½×ICE½×BUG½×STEEL½×FAIRY½×

Based on Fire typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Evolution family

Level 16
Selected game context

Pokémon Gold and Silver